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Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

IATA CAYICAO SOCA🇬🇫 Matoury
Coordinates
4.8200°N, 52.3613°W
Elevation
26 ft (8 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
GF-CY
Time zone
Cayenne(UTC-03:00)
Magnetic variation
18.6° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:24
Sunset
18:47
Civil dusk
19:10

About 12h 23m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport

Cayenne – Félix Éboué Airport is French Guiana's main international airport. It is located near the commune of Matoury, 13 kilometres (8 mi) southwest of French Guiana's capital city of Cayenne. It is managed by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of French Guiana.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

SOCA

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 2610,486 ft / 3,196 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.900 MHz
ATISATIS132.200 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (4)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?

The ICAO code for Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is SOCA, and its IATA code is CAY.

Where is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport located?

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is large airport located in Matoury, French Guiana, at an elevation of 26 ft (8 m).

How many runways does Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport have?

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,486 ft / 3,196 m.

Which airlines fly to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?

Airlines historically serving Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport include Air Antilles Express, Air Caraïbes, Air France, Corsairfly, Surinam Airways (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?

Historical data lists 4 nonstop destinations from Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport in?

Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is in the America/Cayenne time zone (UTC-03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is approximately 18.6° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport?

The nearest airport to Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport is Kourou Airport (GF-0001), about 29.2 nm to the nw, followed by Régina Airport and Sinnamary Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cayenne – Félix Eboué Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.